Distance from Târgu Jiu to Bucharest
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How far is Târgu Jiu from Bucharest?
Târgu Jiu (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 234 km in a straight line, that is 145 miles or 126 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Târgu Jiu to Bucharest is 339 km (210 miles), about 4 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.
From Târgu Jiu, Bucharest lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7498°, 24.7023°.
A direct flight would take about 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Târgu Jiu
- Târgu Jiu – Bumbești-Jiu 16 km
- Târgu Jiu – Rovinari 17 km
- Târgu Jiu – Lupeni 35 km
- Târgu Jiu – Motru 37 km
- Târgu Jiu – Vulcan 37 km
- Târgu Jiu – Petroșani 41 km
- Târgu Jiu – Petrila 46 km
- Târgu Jiu – Strehaia 49 km
- Târgu Jiu – Filiași 59 km
Other distances from Bucharest
- Bucharest – Popești-Leordeni 7 km
- Bucharest – Pantelimon 8 km
- Bucharest – Voluntari 8 km
- Bucharest – Jilava 11 km
- Bucharest – Chitila 13 km
- Bucharest – Otopeni 13 km
- Bucharest – Buftea 19 km
- Bucharest – Bolintin Vale 28 km
- Bucharest – Videle 49 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Târgu Jiu from Bucharest?
By road it is 339 km (210 miles) from Târgu Jiu to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 234 km (145 miles).
How long is the drive from Târgu Jiu to Bucharest?
About 4 h 43 min on the fastest route (339 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bucharest from Târgu Jiu?
Bucharest is to the east of Târgu Jiu, at an initial bearing of 106°.
How long is the flight from Târgu Jiu to Bucharest?
A direct flight would take about 48 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.